Java Landslides Kill 21 Amidst High Deforestation
Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Java island killed at least 21 people, damaging villages and rice fields during the rainy season; high deforestation and seismic activity are contributing factors, though the affected areas' proximity to mines or heavily logged areas remains unclear.
Java Landslides Kill 21 Amidst High Deforestation
Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Java island killed at least 21 people, damaging villages and rice fields during the rainy season; high deforestation and seismic activity are contributing factors, though the affected areas' proximity to mines or heavily logged areas remains unclear.
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24% Bias Score
Indonesia Leverages China Ties, South-South Cooperation Amidst Trump's Return
Indonesia faces economic uncertainty from Trump's return but seeks to leverage stronger ties with China, exemplified by $139.26 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 and over $7 billion in Chinese investment, and expand South-South partnerships to mitigate risks and boost its global influence.
Indonesia Leverages China Ties, South-South Cooperation Amidst Trump's Return
Indonesia faces economic uncertainty from Trump's return but seeks to leverage stronger ties with China, exemplified by $139.26 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 and over $7 billion in Chinese investment, and expand South-South partnerships to mitigate risks and boost its global influence.
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48% Bias Score
Food Poisoning Outbreaks in Indonesia's New National Food Program
In Indonesia, dozens of schoolchildren suffered food poisoning after consuming free meals from President Prabowo Subianto's new $45 billion national food program launched this month, prompting a review of food safety protocols.
Food Poisoning Outbreaks in Indonesia's New National Food Program
In Indonesia, dozens of schoolchildren suffered food poisoning after consuming free meals from President Prabowo Subianto's new $45 billion national food program launched this month, prompting a review of food safety protocols.
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48% Bias Score
Indonesia Plans Semiconductor Special Economic Zone to Boost Chip Production
Indonesia plans to create a special economic zone for semiconductors, possibly at ITB, to counter global competition and prevent falling behind neighbors like Malaysia and Singapore in semiconductor production, as stated by National Economic Council Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
Indonesia Plans Semiconductor Special Economic Zone to Boost Chip Production
Indonesia plans to create a special economic zone for semiconductors, possibly at ITB, to counter global competition and prevent falling behind neighbors like Malaysia and Singapore in semiconductor production, as stated by National Economic Council Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
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48% Bias Score
AI Dominates \$100 Billion in Global Investments
At the 2025 Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, panelists highlighted AI's dominance in global investments, exceeding \$100 billion, with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia leading in AI-driven national strategies for technological advancements and financial solutions.
AI Dominates \$100 Billion in Global Investments
At the 2025 Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, panelists highlighted AI's dominance in global investments, exceeding \$100 billion, with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia leading in AI-driven national strategies for technological advancements and financial solutions.
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40% Bias Score
Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
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32% Bias Score
Indonesia Landslide Kills 19, Leaves 7 Missing
Heavy rains in mountainous Indonesia triggered a landslide near Pekalongan, Java, on January 21st, killing at least 19, leaving 7 missing, injuring 13, and causing widespread damage, prompting a two-week state of emergency.
Indonesia Landslide Kills 19, Leaves 7 Missing
Heavy rains in mountainous Indonesia triggered a landslide near Pekalongan, Java, on January 21st, killing at least 19, leaving 7 missing, injuring 13, and causing widespread damage, prompting a two-week state of emergency.
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16% Bias Score
Indonesia's Strategic Response to Trump's Return and Rising US-China Tensions
Indonesia faces economic challenges from Trump's return but can use this as an opportunity to deepen ties with China, including infrastructure projects and technological collaborations, and expand South-South partnerships through RCEP and other initiatives.
Indonesia's Strategic Response to Trump's Return and Rising US-China Tensions
Indonesia faces economic challenges from Trump's return but can use this as an opportunity to deepen ties with China, including infrastructure projects and technological collaborations, and expand South-South partnerships through RCEP and other initiatives.
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40% Bias Score
KNIL Graves in Vlissingen Granted Protected Status
Graves of Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) soldiers in Vlissingen, Netherlands, will receive special markers and protected status, preventing their removal, starting today with the first marker placed in the presence of descendants and the mayor; a monument will be added later this year.
KNIL Graves in Vlissingen Granted Protected Status
Graves of Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) soldiers in Vlissingen, Netherlands, will receive special markers and protected status, preventing their removal, starting today with the first marker placed in the presence of descendants and the mayor; a monument will be added later this year.
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36% Bias Score
AI Dominates \$100 Billion in Global Investments
At the 2025 Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, panelists highlighted AI's dominance in global investments, exceeding \$100 billion, with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia spearheading national AI strategies to boost their respective economies.
AI Dominates \$100 Billion in Global Investments
At the 2025 Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, panelists highlighted AI's dominance in global investments, exceeding \$100 billion, with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia spearheading national AI strategies to boost their respective economies.
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36% Bias Score
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
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44% Bias Score
Japan, Indonesia Deepen Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and Indonesia pledged deeper economic and defense ties on Saturday, including a $573 million Japanese loan for Indonesian infrastructure and discussions on joint naval ship development, amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and a potential reduction of the U.S. prese...
Japan, Indonesia Deepen Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and Indonesia pledged deeper economic and defense ties on Saturday, including a $573 million Japanese loan for Indonesian infrastructure and discussions on joint naval ship development, amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and a potential reduction of the U.S. prese...
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48% Bias Score